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NIT Rourkela Ranking 2025

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NIT Rourkela is a prominent name in higher education, frequently ranked by popular rankings bodies under distinguished categories. According to the NIRF rankings 2025, it secured the #34 rank under the 'Overall' category. In the 'Overall' category, NIT Rourkela ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

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NIT Rourkela Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
Times Ranking 2025
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026
NIT Rourkela Course Ranking
NIT Rourkela Student Reviews

NIT Rourkela
NIT Rourkela Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s top schools is NIT Rourkela. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has been awarded #34 rank in the Overall category, #13 under Engineering, #30 under Research Institutions, #7 under Architecture & Planning, and #9 under SDGs Institutions. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around NIT Rourkela rankings.

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.Arch

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#13

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#34

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

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Q: What has been the trend for cut-off in BTech +MTech in Mining Engineering in NIT Rourkela in the last few years?

NIT Rourkela BTech +M.Tech in Mining Engineering cut off trend has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under General category for all India quota was 35458. In 2022, it increased to 53000. The cut off ranks have changed from 54879 to 68996 for OBC, 7721 to 6365 for SC, and 6415 to 193470 for ST. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

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Q: What rank is NIT Rourkela?

Yes, NIT Rourkela is ranked by various ranking organisations. A few of the important National Institute of Technology, Rourkela rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2023 under the Architecture category	8
NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category	16
NIRF 2023 under the Research category	29
NIRF 2023 under the Overall category	37
QS Southern Asia University Rankings 2023	59
NIRF 2022 for Engineering	15
NIRF 2022 under the Research category	24
NIRF 2022 under the Overall category	39

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Q: What is the rank of NIT Rourkela for BTech?

NIT Rourkela has been continuously ranked for its BTech programmes by top ranking bodies. As per the latest ranking trends, the institute has got the 16th position by NIRF and 36th position by TIMES in the year 2023. Check out the following table for the past three year ranking comparison by NIRF for NIT Rourkela BTech course:

Publisher	2021	2022	2023
NIRF	16	15	16

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Q: Which one is better- IIT Jodhpur Civil Engineering branch or NIT Rourkela Mechanical Engineering branch?

The Civil Engineering branch at IIT Jodhpur stands alongside the Mechanical Engineering branch at NIT Rourkela in terms of their reputation. The overall placement statistics and rankings point to a marginal advantage of the Mechanical Engineering programme at NIT Rourkela. According to NIRF NIT Rourkela holds position 16 and IIT Jodhpur ranks 53. Students pursuing Mechanical Engineering at NIT Rourkela can expect placement opportunities that reach 90% of the student body while receiving average salaries starting from INR 9.5 Lacs annually. Civil Engineering graduates from IIT Jodhpur obtain employment placement at 80% while receiving an average annual salary of INR 8.5 Lacs per annum.

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NIRF Ranking 2025

As per the overall score, NIT Rourkela has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend. In 2025, NIT Rourkela's rank is #34, the same as last year's rank in the 'Ov

One can observe that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, NIT Rourkela climbed 6 ranks to #13 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

It has been observed that the institute has shown stability in trend in the 'Research Institutions' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, NIT Rourkela's rank is #30, the same as last year's rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.

The institute's ranks in the 'Architecture and Planning' category; have shown a fluctuation when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, NIT Rourkela climbed 2 ranks to #7 rank in the 'Architecture and Planning' category by the NIRF ranking.

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Category	2023	2024	2025
B.Arch	8	9	7
B.E. / B.Tech	16	19	13
Business & Management Studies	– / –	– / –	34
Science	– / –	– / –	9

NIT Rourkela Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

NIT Rourkela secured #34 rank in the 'Overall' category of NIRF 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as IIT Dhanbad and IIT Patna. Check out how NIT Rourkela compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
NIT Rourkela	34
Chandigarh University	32
PGIMER	33
IIT Dhanbad	35
IIT Patna	36

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NIT Rourkela	7
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NIT Rourkela
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from Times Higher Education, NIT Rourkela outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. NIT Rourkela's rankings in 'Overall' category have shown a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, NIT Rourkela climbed 200 ranks to #601 rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. T

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Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

According to the Times Higher Education ranking 2026, NIT Rourkela received #601–800 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Thapar University, and Panjab University for Times Higher Education rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
College Name	Overall 2026
NIT Rourkela	601–800
KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	501–600
IIT Indore	501–600
Thapar University	601–800
Panjab University	601–800

NIT Rourkela
Times Ranking 2025

NIT Rourkela has been ranked well by the Times under the 'Engineering' category. Through the years, the Times rankings for NIT Rourkela indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the Times. It has been seen that in the 'Engineering' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2025, NIT Rourkela fell 3 ranks to #8 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the Times ranking.

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	36	5	8

NIT Rourkela Ranking
Times Ranking Comparison

NIT Rourkela secured #8 rank in the 'Engineering' category of Times 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute and C. V. Raman Global University. Check out how NIT Rourkela compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2025
College Name	Engineering 2025
NIT Rourkela	8
Institute of Engineering and Management	6
HITS ERP	7
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute	9
C. V. Raman Global University	10

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College	Ranking
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Compare	4
IEM Kolkata Compare	6
HITS Compare	7
NIT Rourkela	8
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute Compare	9
IcfaiTech School	9
CV Raman Global University	10

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QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026

NIT Rourkela has received strong ranks by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Asia' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the QS World University Rankings 2026. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend. In 2026, NIT Rourkela fell 79 ranks to #3

One can observe that within the category of 'Southern Asia', the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, NIT Rourkela fell 21 ranks to #99 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

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QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

As per the QS World University Rankings 2026, NIT Rourkela achieved #396 rank under the 'Asia' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Ashoka University Sonipat and Kalasalingam University under the QS World University Rankings 'Asia' category. Check the year-wise comparison of NIT Rourkela with other leading institutes below.

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Asia 2026
NIT Rourkela	396
JSS Mysore	373
NIT Trichy	393
Ashoka University Sonipat	396
Kalasalingam University	408

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Top recruiting companies are Microsoft, Amazon, Google, ServiceNow, Brillio, Cognizant, ADP, Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro.

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Only dual degree CSE department students will get placed easily, while for others, it's very difficult to get placed in potential and core companies.

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B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2030

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More than just academics - Life at NIT Rourkela.

Placements: Placements in the Mining dual degree branch at NIT Rourkela are decent. Around 70-90 percent of students get placed depending on the batch. The average package is around 6-8 LPA. Core mining companies like Coal India, Vedanta, and Tata Steel visiting. However, core opportunities are limited. So many students go for non-core roles like IT or analytics for better packages. Overall, placements are stable, but getting higher packages requires extra effort and skill development.

Infrastructure: As I'm a female student, we are first allotted KMS Hall, which is old, but the food here is good compared to the other hostels, however, a lot of cases of food poisoning were noticed last month. Rest, everything is available on campus, sometimes there are Wi-Fi issues. We have study rooms in every hostel. Classrooms and the library are really good. Events are organised regularly for sports and games. So, you can also grab what you're passionate about and not just studying. For the canteen, we got two of them. A day canteen and a night canteen.

Faculty: Faculty in the Mining department are qualified and experienced, but teaching quality can vary from professor to professor. Some are very helpful and explain concepts clearly, and others are more focused on theory. The course curriculum is relevant for core mining concepts, but it doesn't fully make students industry-ready, so practical learning and self-effort are important. Semester exams are moderately difficult and manageable if you study consistently. The pass percentage is quite high, and most students are able to clear exams.

Other: My dad is working in a mining-based company, so I already had some idea about the field. Because of that, I considered this course while filling out my college preferences. One of the good things about the course is that it gives strong core knowledge and decent opportunities in both core and non-core fields. However, I feel there could be more practical exposure. Apart from academics, the campus life is quite good with many fests, clubs, and activities to explore. The campus is well-connected and has all the basic facilities, overall, the experience is comfortable.

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M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences - Batch of 2025

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Placements: We have a placement cell at our college that helps us out a ton. They're always sending us emails and texts, so we're ready when companies show up. Many deserving students get internships in companies like IBM, TCS, Flipkart, and Microsoft. Most of these pay at least Rs. 5,000 per month as a stipend.

Infrastructure: Our college has nice buildings and gear, which is really helpful for Science students. Labs have all tools we need, and the library is solid. The hostel is big enough for students who live far away. The eating area is always clean. The food is alright, but I wish they made more things that students actually like to eat. Classrooms are small.

Faculty: The course curriculum is actually pretty interesting. First, it conducts mid-terms, and then finals. There is about one teacher for every ten students, which is nice. Teachers are highly educated and have worked in their fields for years. We can just go to their office for a chat or even text them if we need help.

Other: We have big tests every two months.

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B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Batch of 2027

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4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

All about the NIT Rourkela campus.

Placements: In our branch, mostly students are placed till now, about 90% of them. The highest package is about 82 LPA, the lowest is about 12 LPA, and the average will be around 15-20 LPA. Mostly roles offered are SWE, Data Engineer, and Data Analyst roles.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is extremely good and, in comparison with other NIT's, the best and competes with the Top IIT's in the country. Wi-Fi is available in every hostel common room, and ethernet cables in each of the hostel rooms, it has a grand library.

Faculty: The faculty members are good, some of them could be difficult to handle, and many of them are extremely chill kind of people. The course is very demanding by the companies, and almost all companies open job roles for this branch. Exams occur 2 times in one semester.

Other: There are a lot of festivals that happen within a year, almost 5 festivals that are organized by the SAC, NITR.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2026

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5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Placements peaked in the year 2025-2026.

Placements: In my branch, more than 75% of the students are placed with over 800+ (still accounting) offers with the whole B.Tech batch. Packages usually start from 8 LPA and go as high as 70 LPA if talking about on-campus offers. Microsoft, Google, Deutsche, and UKG recruit. Around 33% people bagged a summer internship in companies such as Google, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, etc. The top roles are of SDE and Data Analyst.

Infrastructure: All hostels have LAN, and all labs have Wi-Fi installed, while classes don't have Wi-Fi. The library is three-floored with Wi-Fi on every floor. The quality of food is debatable as it depends on the caterer, but still, there are high chances that the caterer is good and non-veg food is made very frequently in a week. Medical facilities include free medicine, which is basic, and an ambulance service with in campus apollo.

Faculty: All faculty members have a very excellent career with multiple research papers and accomplishments under their name. The course curriculum is not very relevant in the first year as subjects such as Mechanical, Chemical, Biology, and Physics are taught, but the courses become much more flexible in the final two years. Marking is mostly lineant but the relative grading is not there, and scoring high scores might be painful, but getting average marks is easier.

Other: I chose this course as it was the best offered by this college with the highest average packages. 4 annual fest each year on a very huge scale.

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.6

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Very good. Actually, I have no problem in placement, studies, or other activities.

Placements: Very good placement rate, 97 percent. The highest package is 31 LPA, the average is 12 LPA, and the lowest is 9 LPA. Many companies come, and then there is an interview. Students study together, which benefits everyone. In fact, most of the students get an internship. Civil is a very good branch, so come to this college for placement.

Infrastructure: Very good classrooms, which also have AC inside, and a new sports complex is being built. Ethernet is available in the rooms. The rooms are very good and have table, chair, fan, and bed. Most of the books are provided in the library. There is also a night canteen for night stays, which has almost all the food items.

Faculty: Teachers are very good in nature, and apart from studies, they also talk about other activities and placements. College exams are not that hard if any student studies a little properly. During exam time, teachers also tell important questions, and almost all the students pass the exams. 33 percent is required.

Other: I don't want to say anything about the college, because the college is very good.

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029

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5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

College infrastructure is nice, faculty is very supportive, and placements are good.

Placements: My course is civil engineering, and the placement rate in civil engineering is good, and the internship rate is also good in this college. This year, the highest package in civil engineering is 62.44 LPA and the lowest package is 3 LPA. Every year, 85-90 percent of students got placed.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of this college is nice. Hostels are good, and the environment in hostels is also good. The canteen and medical facilities are also good. Sports and games are good. Students play in the NIT or many sports and fests every year. There is a gym in every hall for students.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful and supportive, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is the best, which helps students in their fields to do more. Semester exams are said to be moderate, so students need to study to pass. Passing percentage is said to be 95-100 percent.

Other: The college campus is very large in area, and the lecture complexes are very nice.

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What is the minimum percentage required for BTech at NIT Rourkela?

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Clr rank 340880, SC catogiri rank 21880

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Is NIT Rourkela a Tier 1 college?

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Yes, NIT Rourkela is a Tier 1 college. All the NITs and IITs come under the Tier 1 category only.

NIT Rourkela is one of the top NITs in the country which is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.

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Is NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology expensive?

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No, NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is not expensive. Being a government institute, it gives affordable education especially in the Science and Technological field.

The fees for NIT Rourkela courses is between INR 75 K and INR 5 lakhs.

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Why choose NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology?

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NIT Rourkela is a government institute recognized by the UGC. Some of the reasons to choose NIT Rourkela are given below:

Ranking: NIT Rourkela is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.
Placements: Students get placements in companies like Amazon, Deloi

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Is NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology ranked well for BTech?

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Yes, NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology is ranked well for BTech. NIT Rourkela is one of the top NITs in the country and is ranked 13 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025.

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